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11 December 2008
Special Operations Task Group Afghanistan media update

The SOTG operates in Uruzgan Province in support of ISAF security operations and enhances provincial security by working to disrupt Taliban extremists’ command and control and routes of supply in remote areas.

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A vehicle and soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group halts whilst on patrol in the Uruzgan region of Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 09 October 2005)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a night range paractice in southern Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 26 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a night range paractice in southern Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 26 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a night range paractice in southern Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 26 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan

(Date taken: 28 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan

(Date taken: 28 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan

(Date taken: 28 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan

(Date taken: 28 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan

(Date taken: 28 May 2007)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan

(Date taken: 29 May 2007)
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Soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group on patrol in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 22 September 2007)
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A Special Operations Task Group patrol moves through a valley in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 03 November 2007)
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Soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group man their vehicle in the dusty conditions while on patrol in the Uruzgan region of Afghannistan.

(Date taken: 23 November 2007)
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A soldier from the Special Operations Task Group takes a break whilst in patrol in the Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 26 November 2007)
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Bushmaster vehicles from the Special Operations Task Group sit covered in snow during the winter months of Operation Slipper.

(Date taken: 08 January 2008)
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Bushmaster vehicles from the Special Operations Task Group sit covered in snow during the winter months of Operation Slipper.

(Date taken: 08 January 2008)
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A soldier from the Special Operations Task Group puts the finnishing touches to a snowman during the winter months of Operation Slipper.

(Date taken: 02 February 2008)
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Members from the Special Operations Task Group have a snowball fight on base during the winter months of Operation Slipper.

(Date taken: 02 February 2008)
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Soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group fire their personal weapons at the firing range in Camp Holland, Tarin Kowt Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 02 February 2008)
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A soldier from Special Operations task group in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 18 February 2008)
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Australian Light Armoured Vehicles take up an overwatch position on a ridge in the Baluchi Valley, southern Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 22 February 2008)
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Soldiers of the Special Operations Task Group patrol in Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 25 February 2008)
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A Special Forces sniper on operations with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 07 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) scans a valley with a pair of binoculars during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 17 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) takes aim in a 'green belt' during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 17 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) crosses an irrigation canal during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 17 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) looks over a valley in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 17 March 2008)
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A patrol vehicle with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 18 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 18 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in an Afghan village during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 18 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 19 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) patrolling through an Afghan village during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 19 March 2008)
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A Member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) visits a local store during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 19 March 2008)
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A Member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) visits a local store during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 19 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 20 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 20 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 21 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 21 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 28 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) talks with local nationals during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier stands nearby.

(Date taken: 29 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 29 March 2008)
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A member of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 31 March 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 02 April 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) talk with local nationals during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 03 April 2008)
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Soldiers of the Special Operations Task Group set up shelters to protect them against heavy rain during a patrol in the Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 04 April 2008)
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A CH-47 Chinnok offloads supplies for the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 06 April 2008)
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Vehicles from the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 07 April 2008)
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Medics with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 08 April 2008)
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Medics with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 08 April 2008)
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Medics with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 08 April 2008)
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Medics with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 08 April 2008)
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Medics with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 08 April 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) at sunset during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 April 2008)
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A member the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan."

(Date taken: 10 April 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) cross a river in their vehicles during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 11 April 2008)
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Vehicles from the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) pass through the Chora District Centre during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 11 April 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in an overwatch position above an Afghan village during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 13 April 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) conduct a mud-map briefing during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 23 April 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

((Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to embark on a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 10 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) return from a night time operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 11 June 2008)
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Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) board a CH-47 Chinook following the successful conclusion of an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 11 June 2008)
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A 6 wheeled bike sits against the dramatic backdrops of Uruzgan Province Afghanistan during a patrol.

(Date taken: 04 October 2008)
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A soldier from the Special Operations Task Group mans his weapon system in a vehicle in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 13 November 2008)
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A soldier from the Special Operations Task Group mans his weapon system in a vehicle in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

(Date taken: 26 November 2008)
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